People give gifts on Christmas because Jesus Christ gave us the ultimate gift in dying on the cross for our sins. Some people believe that because Saint Nick gives gifts we gi…ve gifts to celebrate the joy of givingand we give to say Jesus gave us the greatest gift so accept him and I my heart give you this gift

Gifts at Christmas are symbolic of the gift of grace Jesus gave to us through his sacraficial death on the cross. It's also symbolic of the 'love thy neighbor as thyself' mess…age God gives to us through Jesus.

Sometimes children would receive only one toy to share, or one simple toy each if they were lucky. Some years, they received only fruit (such as oranges) for Christmas gifts, …or perhaps a pair of socks. It's hard for people who did not live through the depression to believe, but that is how poor many were.